With April’s heavy rain season around the corner, almost all construction sites will require a dewatering system.
Whether your site is indoors or outdoors, water is one of the most common causes of damage (and one of the most popular types of construction insurance claims, only coming second to fire)
Excess water left standing on site can lead to erosion, falls, and damage to expensive materials, equipment, and supplies. On top of the equipment replacement, water damage can delay or interrupt projects, indirectly increasing costs.
Keeping your site flood-free is one of the most important safety steps, both for your crew and for your equipment.
It’s not possible to control the groundwater or the rain, but it is possible to efficiently manage excess water on-site with the use of water management tools.
Whether you need to lower the groundwater level, or just keep rainwater from collecting on your site, Pro Tool and Supply offers a number of water management options to fit your needs. we carry an assortment of high-tech dewatering pumps and water diverting tarps to help you keep your site safe, clear, and operating smoothly through whatever situation spring storms bring.
For example:
Tsurami electric dewatering pumps
For both indoor and outdoor use, electric pumps are ideal for dewatering construction sites, mines, or for all-around use in industrial plants and facilities.
Unlike gas pumps, electric pumps can be used indefinitely and plugged into a power source. Tsurami electric dewatering pumps can handle not only the water itself, but the mud, grit, and dirt that comes in with industrial water-removal situations.
The LB series fits into 8-inch pipes and is easier to use and maintain than gas-powered dewatering systems.
To set up, all that is required is a discharge hose. Because of its easy setup, this dewatering pump is able to quickly reach various flooded locations at your construction site for swift and efficient water removal, which means you’ll be back to work faster.
Strongman water tarps for liquid diversion
If your primary water management need is to protect equipment and sites from rainwater, a tarp may be your best option.
Water tarps such as the Strongman drainage tarp prevent leaks from flooding your site during a heavy rain. Unlike standard tarps, a heavier-duty construction tarp can be reused several times and has the durable hardware needed for safe construction use.
The Strongman tarp will attach to any standard garden hose, allowing for easy channeling of the water collected on the tarp. It comes in several sizes in order to fully cover your roof or equipment as needed, including standard 12’ by 12’ and 15’ by 15’.
It is also fire retardant for greater safety and peace of mind.
Construction water removal keeps sites high and dry in spring storms
For help finding the right dewatering system, learn how to choose the right pump for your site here.
As April approaches, water removal is essential for worker safety and to keep your jobsite running smoothly and efficiently.
Whether you need to rent a dewatering system or are looking for a complete tarp set to protect your gear and worksite, Pro Tool has everything needed to effectively remove water from a construction site.
At The Pro Group, we offer a wide selection of construction equipment rentals, including gas/diesel pump and electric submersible pump rentals from leading brands. Request a quote today or call us at 1-888-776-0007 to speak with one of our knowledgeable equipment specialists on our stock of dewatering pumps and our on-site construction equipment rental delivery options. We also offer dewatering pumps for purchase.
